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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 435.77 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 435.77 and 310.32 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 435.77 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/435.77 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 435.77 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 135,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,228.15/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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